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Address: 8 Marr Ave., Oakland.

Asking price: $2.9 million.

Description: Intimacy and livability are intertwined in this Mediterranean-style Oakland hills home on the Piedmont side of Montclair. Extensive woodwork, including custom cabinets and cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, adorn the home. The French country kitchen has a barrel ceiling and Wolf range, while the upstairs landing has ample storage. The eight-bedroom, five-bathroom home has four fireplaces and wraparound terraces.